Biological Farming Principles & Practices for Nutrient Density

June 3-7, 2019

The basic principles of biological farming systems will be covered in detail along with correlating practices to implement them.

The foundations the course will cover are:

Soil testing, mineral balancing and remineralization

Biological symbiosis, inoculation, indigenous microbe integration

Soil cover with mulches and cover crops

Polycultures, seed quality and epigenetics

Complete life cycle understanding from early childhood development to strong reproductive and health function

Visual analysis, conductivity and brix

Deep strategy and practice from a planetary healing perspective with be woven in, with a focus on increasing crop nutrient density, transparent and immediate assessment, and alignment of economic incentives. Half of course time will be spent in a classroom setting, and half of it will be spent learning hands-on in the field.

Course Details

Tuition & Fees: $1300 covers the cost of the class, course materials, and three meals daily from our top-ranked Sterling Kitchen. Not included are airport transfers or housing accommodations.

Housing Availability & Fees: On-campus housing is available for an additional fee of $60/night with a private bathroom and $50/night with shared bathrooms. Please note that Sterling College offers rustic/vintage/farmhouse style accommodations that are clean and safe but not luxurious. Availability is limited and room requests are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you prefer to stay off-campus please see our accommodations pagefor local recommendations.

Dan Kittredge is a lifelong organic farmer and has worked with smallholders globally to improve soil health, crop quality, economic viability and overall capacity. He is the founder and Executive Director of the Bionutrient Food Association, and Real Food Campaign, and has been at the forefront of the conversation about Nutrient Density for the past 10 years. An engaging presenter, his courses are renowned for their broad topic areas, practical take home nuggets, and engaging style.

Disclaimer: Course descriptions on this webpage are for informational purposes only. Content may be updated or change as planning evolves. Sterling College reserves the right to alter the program specifics, including details about course content, instructors, collaborations, field trips and facilities at any time without notice. Some aspects of course content may be weather-dependent.

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